Description
A cozy fusion of cinnamon rolls and banana bread, this moist, tender loaf features rich banana flavor and swirls of cinnamon sugar, topped with a dreamy vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 and 1/2 cups
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Ripe Bananas: 3 medium, mashed
- Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Melted Butter: 1/3 cup
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 tablespoon
- Powdered Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Milk: 1–2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment.
- Combine Ingredients: Mash bananas. Add butter, egg, sugars, and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold dry into wet.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour half the batter into the pan. Mix cinnamon with extra brown sugar and sprinkle half. Add remaining batter and top with the rest.
- Assemble the Dish: Swirl the batter with a knife or skewer.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover top with foil if it browns too fast.
- Finishing Touches: Mix powdered sugar with milk and drizzle over slightly warm bread.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice, serve warm, and savor the cinnamon-banana goodness.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for best flavor and texture.
- Glaze while warm for optimal absorption and shine.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: banana bread, cinnamon roll, sweet loaf, glazed bread, brunch recipes